Aspire Defense

Case Study: 
 Aspire Defence

Contract Name: Allenby & Connaught
Contract Sum: £7,000,000 to date
Contract Period: 4 year framework
Architect: NVB Architects & SLR consulting
Client: Aspire Defence / DE

It was recognised some years ago that the Defence Estates need to develop its armed forces facilities to meet the future needs of Defence, and the priorities for investment and rationalisation arising from it.

Project Allenby & Connaught is redeveloping the Army barracks located around Salisbury Plain Training Area. It is the largest estates/services Private Finance Initiative(PFI) to be signed by the MOD with the 35 year contract with Aspire Defence Ltd amounting to some £8Bn through life.

Rydon Construction are a supply chain partner for the Aspire Defence framework and are currently engaged upon refurbishment and new build projects to bring working and living accommodation and support buildings for the armed forces into the 21st century . The garrisons are located at Tidworth, Larkhill, Bulford and Aldershot.

The Army's enduring priorities are to maintaining estate conditions, improving living accommodation, rationalise, improve and sustain the higher level of facilities for years to come. Making it fit for purpose for the soldiers of the future.

The contracts are let on a design and build basis and with true partner ethos we have regular meeting with the client to share best practice and experiences as each commission progresses. This enables all concerned to have the opportunity to continuously improve, in line with collaborative working.